Flying from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at Orlando's main airport, Orlando International Airport (MCO). Explore your options for reserving a flight from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) departing from this terminal.
Take off on a direct Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale (where Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is located) and Orlando share the UTC-5 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
The busiest route is from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), with 15 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from MCO to FLL is the 5:25am Spirit Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 10:46pm with Spirit Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Orlando to FLL, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like March or holiday periods such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Take the express route from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Nonstop flights from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are available from here.
Southwest Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport leaving from MCO.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between MCO and FLL is Southwest Airlines.
Spirit Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
MCO is about 19 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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Of all flights leaving Orlando International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
SFB is about 40 kilometres from central Orlando. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Orlando to FLL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Orlando Sanford International Airport:
69% of flights out of Orlando Sanford International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near FLL:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, central Fort Lauderdale is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
At the moment, $55 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $100. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Orlando to FLL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
March is when most people book flights from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Plan your visit to Fort Lauderdale in December for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Orlando to FLL plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Fort Lauderdale to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Fort Lauderdale
Once you've booked your flight from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Las Olas Beach, Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas) and Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve are essential stops on your Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres northwest of Fort Lauderdale, a trip to Orlando will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.
Around 193 kilometres west of Fort Lauderdale, Cape Coral is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, Fourmile Cove and Cultural Park Theatre.